Heath Ledger in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

/Film reader David D sent over this new photo of Heath Ledger in his last movie, Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. You can also watch the previously released teaser trailer/featurette here.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present day. It tells the story of Dr Parnassus and his extraordinary ‘Imaginarium’, a traveling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Dr Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. Long ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr Nick, in which he won immortality. Many centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his first-born reached its 16th birthday he or she would become the property of Mr Nick.

Valentina is now rapidly approaching this ‘coming of age’ milestone and Dr Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr Parnassus promises his daughter’s hand in marriage to the man that helps him win. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles - and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all.

  • Ivana
    I can't wait to see the movie. I expect a great performance!
  • Aeghast
    Cool.
  • nick
    Any pics of his replacements?
  • ANGRY BROOMSTICK
    :-(
  • sophie
    that's really cool but really sad.
  • Reggie
    The man behind the mask. :)
  • krackajap
    I really hope Terry Gilliam is able to catch a much deserving break. Best of luck to this movie.
  • spoilerkid
    REST IN PIECE HEATH LEDGER
  • James Mibbens
    I have more hope than most for this film, but given Gilliam's most recent work, and that plot summary, this film sounds like a bit of a mess. Reminds me of the summary for Brothers Grimm.
  • Pete (original)
    that actually sounds interesting
  • AntoBlueberry
    The replacements are Jude Law, Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell.
    The movie is completed save for some miniature and visual FX scenes, like some transitions through the mirror. The problem is that the insurance company claims the movie is perfect without those scenes and doesn't want to pay to shoot them.
    But I've been said these scenes have the same relevance in the story of the dream sequences in Brazil.
  • Rivius
    Rest in peace Heath.
  • bradrenfro
    sad that this film will be given more attention and credit than it is deserves, all because heath ledger is dead

    ex, the Dark Knight
  • genius
  • Rena
    cool almost kinda sounds like maiden without hands. Kinda. But I cant wait to see it!
  • da' joka
    Now that's a film premise!
  • Bully_freak
    so sad,
    he was my fav actor :-(
    but am sure the movie would be more than awesome!!
  • jewjewbee
    does ne one know the exact release date. and if not why isnt it being talked about. what is the big wait for, this would be a perfect time to promote a spring or summer opening
  • john hexum
    rest in peace man save me a seat at the chess table
  • this just looks plain creepy imo. anyway sad he is gone.
  • VANESSA
    WHEN IS THIS MOVIE COMMING OUT?!?!?!
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